Katy Perry Prop Drop Renews Concert Safety Concerns

During her Lifetimes Tour concert in San Francisco, Katy Perry narrowly avoided a serious accident when the giant butterfly prop she was riding malfunctioned and dropped several feet midair, startling both Perry and her audience. Despite the incident, Perry maintained her composure, briefly pausing to steady herself before finishing her song 'Roar.' She later addressed the scare with humor on Instagram, posting a close-up of her shocked face with the caption 'Goodnight San Fran.' This marks the second prop malfunction on Perry's tour, following a previous incident in Australia, and comes amid a wider trend of stage prop mishaps, including one involving Beyoncé. The repeated technical issues have sparked renewed debate about the safety of elaborate stage effects in live performances. Perry continues to headline her tour after a publicized split from Orlando Bloom, highlighting her resilience.